Cyril Lee "Chappy" Gerry Jr., 88 of North Adams, MA died Wednesday June 7, 2017 at North Adams Commons.
He was born in Readsboro, VT on October 26, 1928 son of Cyril Lee Gerry Sr. and Hazel (Rarick) Gerry. He attended Readsboro Schools.
Cyril was a veteran of the Korean War and Vietnam War and served in the US Army for 22 years until his honorable discharge as a sergeant first class. He then worked at Williams College for over 20 years until his retirement.
He was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church and was a member of the American Legion. Chappy enjoyed bowling and golf and was a member of the Stamford Valley Golf Course.
His first wife was Isabel (Lamarre) Gerry who died in 1972. His second wife was Dorothy Theresa (Gingras) Rumbolt Gerry who died on December 9, 2015. They were married on July 18, 1976.
Survivors include one son- Brian A. Gerry of Adams and one daughter- Darlene C. Masse of Adams. He also leaves two step children-Beverly Henderson of CA and Nancy Rumbolt Trzcinski of North Adams; and five grandchildren- PFC Elias Masse USMC; Mckenzie Masse, Travis Gerry, Courtney Gerry, and Amber Gerry; two sisters- Arlene Hoyt of Readsboro, VT and Allene Caron of St. Benjamin, Canada; one brother- Donald Gerry of Readsboro, VT; and nieces and nephews. His sister- Sandra Haselton is deceased.

FUNERAL NOTICE: The funeral for Cyril Gerry will be Tuesday June 13, 2017 at 11:00 AM at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS CENTRAL CHAPELS, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA. Burial will follow in Millard Cemetery in Stamford, VT. A calling hour will be held Tuesday morning from 10-11 AM. Memorial donations may be made to Soldier On in care of the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com